Senior Strategy & Planning Specialist

CelcomDigi; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CelcomDigi is seeking a Senior Strategy & Planning Specialist to shape the division's roadmap, coordinating with cross-functional teams to define priorities and drive initiatives that accelerate time-to-market and strategic clarity.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in strategy, planning, or consulting, with exposure to Financial Services, FMCG, Media, or tech sectors. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for executive-level storytelling.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in strategy, planning, or consulting.
• Experience in Financial Services, FMCG, Media, Oil & Gas, technology, or multinational corporations is preferred.
• A professional qualification (CFA/CA) or MBA is an added advantage but not essential.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications market, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• Able to translate analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop well-defined strategy and game plan for Consumer Business areas.
• Identify and prioritize key initiatives aligned with the Consumer Business roadmap.
• Conduct research, facilitate ideation sessions, and propose innovative solutions.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely execution of initiatives.
• Lead concept approval forums and align with stakeholders across divisions.
• Review and refine commercial proposals for strategic and financial viability.
• Define standardized processes to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and scalability.
• Prepare materials for townhalls, management meetings, and external communications.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MBA

CFA/CA

Job description

We are now ONE! #CelcomDigi Celcom and Digi have merged with the aim to create Malaysia’s most inspiring telco-tech company, building on two well-loved brands with over six decades of combined strengths in innovation and connecting Malaysians.

Date:19 Aug 2026

Custom Field 2:15037

Employment Type:Permanent

City:CelcomDigi Tower, Petaling Jay

Senior Strategy & Planning Specialist

Job Description

Strategy and Planning drives and manages the lifecycle of all projects and initiatives for the division. This includes developing strategies, identifying key priorities, and implementing efficient processes to ensure alignment, faster time-to-market, and strategic clarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop a well-defined strategy and game plan for all areas within Consumer Business in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Identify and prioritize key initiatives and align them with the Consumer Business roadmap.
• Conduct research, facilitate ideation sessions, and propose innovative solutions to address market needs.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth execution of initiatives and adherence to deadlines.
• Lead forums for concept approvals, ensuring alignment with stakeholders across divisions.
• Review and refine commercial proposals, ensuring strategic and financial viability.
• Define and implement standardized processes to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and scalability.
• Prepare impactful materials for townhalls, management meetings, and external communications.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in management consulting, strategy development, strategic planning, project management, or similar roles.
• Experience in Financial Services, FMCG, Media, Oil & Gas, Aviation, Technology, or multinational corporations is preferred.
• A professional qualification (CFA/CA) or MBA is an added advantage (but not essential)
• Strong understanding of the telecommunications market, industry trends, and emerging technologies
• Proficient in synthesising concepts and analysis into recommendations for top management decision making
• Able to multi‑task and manage own time effectively and ability to handle multiple strategic priorities, with support from manager and other team members
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, solid financial acumen and ability to structure the narrative/key arguments
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities to tackle complex challenges and drive results
• Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to stakeholders and external business partners
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities as well as work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Self‑starter, team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible, with excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities

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